Join CGTLEA - It's easier than ever!

We exist to support our Brothers and Sisters in arms, wherever life takes us. Whether active duty, reserve, retired, or separated, CGTLEA is home to the community of Tactical Law Enforcement professionals. Join today!

Membership application links:

  • Direct Access Allotment (active duty only - preferred, reduces credit card fees)
  • Credit Card - Monthly Dues (reserve, retired, separated)

  • Credit Card - Annual Dues (reserve, retired, separated)

    • Recently retired and need to switch from Direct Access allotment to credit card? Just click on one of the credit card links above and use your previous login for the member portal.

Not eligible for membership? Become a Deployable Specialized Forces (DSF) Supporter!

Questions? Contact us at support@cgtlea.org.

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Our mission is to support our members and families; serve as the voice for the tactical law enforcement community; strengthen our fraternity of Tactical Law Enforcement professionals; facilitate the process to improve our program; advance the reputation of the Tactical Law Enforcement community; and provide our Brothers and Sisters in arms a common meeting ground for themselves and their families to gather and enjoy the camaraderie of all those who have served in supporting TLE units. 

MEMBERSHIP CRITERIA

Regular membership eligibility criteria:

  • Two or more years of service in a Deployable Specialized Forces command cadre or operational assignment; or

  • Designation to wear the Tactical Law Enforcement Insignia; or

  • Designation to wear the Port Security Unit Insignia; or

  • Certification as an Advanced Interdiction Coxswain.

Associate membership eligibility criteria:

  • Any service (less than two years) in a Deployable Specialized Forces command cadre or operational billet; or

  • Any service in a Deployable Specialized Forces mission support billet (including staff assignments); or

  • Any Coast Guard Maritime Enforcement Specialist (ME) rated personnel; or

  • Any Coast Guard service in a Combat Tax Exclusion Zone; or

  • Any Coast Guard personnel with current or previous law enforcement certifications (i.e., Boarding Officer, Tactical or Pursuit Coxswain, Tactical or Pursuit Boat Crew Member); or

  • Any service at a Coast Guard Maritime Force Protection Unit (MFPU); or

  • Any service at a Coast Guard law enforcement training center such as the Special Missions Training Center (SMTC), Maritime Law Enforcement Academy (MLEA), or Regional Fisheries Training Center (RFTC); or

  • Any Coast Guard international training/operational advisory service (DIAT / IMLET / ITD / MTB / MIPFTAG); or

  • Any Coast Guard service in a Harbor Defense Command Unit or Naval Coastal Warfare Squadron; or

  • Any legacy Coast Guard Port Securityman (PS) rated personnel; or

  • Any service as a Coast Guard Investigative Service (CGIS) Special Agent; or

  • Any Coast Guard service at Helicopter Interdiction Tactical Squadron (HITRON) or other aviation unit engaged in aerial use of force, rotary wing air intercept, tactical fast roping, or other law enforcement related activities; or

  • Any Coast Guard service aboard CGC NATHAN BRUCKENTHAL (WPC 1128).

Supporter Society eligibility criteria:

You have the option to choose your own level of membership support, and any amount above the $5/mo membership dues is treated as a tax-deductible (to the extent that the law allows) voluntary donation to directly support the Emergency Assistance Fund & Nate Bruckenthal Memorial Scholarship!

If you have any questions, concerns or would like another option, please do not hesitate to reach out to us via email or on Facebook!